William Melvin Crawford, a 50-year-old man, was last seen on May 15, 1978, in Santa Cruz, California. At the time of his disappearance, Crawford was staying at a convalescent home. He was last seen leaving the facility, wearing a blue or black bathrobe and slippers. Despite a search, he was never heard from again. Crawford had an unspecified medical condition, which may have contributed to his disappearance, and he has scars on his upper left arm and near his left eye.
Very little information has surfaced regarding his case since his disappearance, and it remains unsolved. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate the case, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact them. Despite the passage of time, Crawford's case remains active in missing persons databases.Last Seen: May 15, 1978
